Five Longmont businesses honored

The Longmont Economic Development Partnership awarded Cornerstone Awards to five Longmont businesses in recognition of their contributions to the local economy over the past year.

This was the first year that the awards, held April 20 at the Plaza Event and Convention Center, were split into categories representing different sectors of Longmont's economy, said Jessica Erickson, president and CEO of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership.

"For us it was about recognizing a broader spectrum of the Longmont economy," Erickson said. "Everyone was incredibly happy with the ceremony and the recognition they received."

The Primary Job Creator Award winner was: West, Safety Services Division, which delivers technology solutions and services that provide a critical link between public and public safety.

The Project of the Year Award was: Micron, which designs and builds memory and semiconductor technologies.

The Local Business Award went to: Cheese Importers, which offers natural and organic imported cheeses, cured meats, and specialty foods.

The Startup Award was received by: Diabase Engineering, which develops new products for the 3D printing industry.

The Primary Job Creator Award and the Project of the Year Award were objectively chosen while the others were left to a committee of partners and businesses.

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"When you start to get recognized for your efforts by other organizations it acknowledges the hard work that everyone puts into the company and that's the best thing you can ask for," said Craig Maierhofer, vice president of business development with Alpen High Performance Products. "We looked at the other companies we were up against and there was great competition so we are honored to have been chosen."

For more information on the Cornerstone Award winners and their businesses visit www.longmont.org.

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